Maintenance Manager - Petrochemical
Listed on 2026-02-28
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Operations Manager
Maintenance Manager
Location: West Virginia, United States
Industry: Petrochemicals & Fine Chemicals
Reporting To: Site Head
Onsite | No Sponsorship
We are seeking a highly experienced and hands‑on Maintenance Manager to lead plant maintenance operations within a modern petrochemical and fine chemicals manufacturing facility.
This role is responsible for leading a team of lead technicians and maintenance technicians to ensure equipment reliability, minimize downtime, and maximize asset life and operational efficiency.
The facility operates sophisticated and high‑value assets including:
Turbines
Compressors
Centrifuges
High‑pressure steam networks
DCS process control systems
Electrical distribution equipment
Additional rotating and critical process equipment supplied by leading global manufacturers
The successful candidate will combine strong technical depth with strategic leadership capability in a PSM-regulated, high‑hazard industrial environment.
Key ResponsibilitiesLead and supervise plant maintenance personnel, directing planning, scheduling, and execution of preventive and breakdown maintenance activities.
Improve workforce productivity through technical guidance, structured training, and performance feedback.
Plan and schedule maintenance to optimize resource utilization while minimizing production disruptions.
Develop and implement maintenance best practices to drive reliability and efficiency improvements.
Collaborate cross‑functionally with Production, Technology, Engineering, and Supply Chain to streamline operations and reduce costs.
Foster a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Establish and monitor KPIs related to equipment reliability and maintenance effectiveness.
Ensure asset availability through preventive, predictive, and reliability‑centered maintenance strategies.
Conduct root cause analyses and implement corrective actions to address recurring equipment failures.
Oversee spare parts inventory management to optimize stock levels and reduce downtime and carrying costs.
Ensure full compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental, and Process Safety Management (PSM) regulations.
Maintain accurate maintenance records to meet regulatory and internal standards.
Develop and manage the maintenance budget, including forecasting, cost tracking, and cost optimization initiatives.
Implement continuous improvement programs such as Reliability‑Centered Maintenance (RCM) and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).
Train apprentices and maintenance personnel to strengthen reliability practices and team effectiveness.
Lead engineering and construction programs aimed at plant debottlenecking and capacity expansion.
Partner with project and construction teams during facility expansion phases.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering required
15+ years of maintenance experience in petrochemical or chemical plant environments
Prior managerial or supervisory experience preferred
Strong hands‑on mechanical and equipment troubleshooting expertise
Demonstrated success resolving complex rotating and process equipment issues
Deep knowledge of maintenance best practices and modern reliability methodologies
Proficiency in CMMS and maintenance management software systems
Strong analytical and decision‑making capabilities
Working knowledge of PSM, OSHA, and environmental regulations
Ability to collaborate effectively across operations and leadership teams
Industrial plant environment with exposure to process equipment and chemicals
Ability to lift, walk, climb, and stand for extended periods
Willingness to support off‑hours or emergency maintenance as required
High‑impact leadership role reporting directly to Site Head
Opportunity to influence reliability strategy in a growing operation
Involvement in plant expansion and capital improvement initiatives
Stable and growth‑oriented petrochemical manufacturing environment
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